Loperamide

INFORMATION

Uses

Loperamide is used for diarrhoea.

How it works

Loperamide belongs to a category of drugs called as anti-diarrheal used to treat diarrhea. It acts by slowing down the movement of an overactive bowel, which helps in absorption of water and salts from the body that are usually lost in diarrhea.

Q.Is it banned or available as over-the-counter drug?It is not banned but available over the counter in India

Q.Can loperamide/ Impodium be used for stomach cramps, nausea, stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea and gas?Loperamide may benefit few cases of stomach cramps or nausea associated with diarrhea. It is sometimes used for stomach flu, rota virus diarrhea. It is not used for gas. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 November, 2016, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)